10 December 2007

St Georges Restaurant 452 St Georges Rd South HASTINGS 4130

Dear St Georges Restaurant

We are delighted to announce you have received the 2008 New Zealand Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence, which recognises quality in preparation and presentation of your main course beef and lamb dishes.

Your dish ‘Hawkes Bay lamb rack, slowly cooked and grilled with thyme and rosemary with a port sauce, a hint of coffee and honey-cured figs; was noted by assessors for the perfectly cooked and flavorsome lamb, tender and succulent. Excellent flavour combinations in the sauce, garnish and accompaniments contributed to a highly enjoyable meal. Well done.

The dish ‘Angus prime beef with fennel, red onion and cherry tomatoes, organic kumara fritter and o~ jus lie’ was also praised by assessors for the well trimmed and flavorsome beef, beautifully cooked and tender. They noted the execution of the accompaniments and crisp, classical presentation. Overall, two excellent dishes highly deserving of the Hallmark award.

Once again, congratulations on your great achievement.

New Zealand Beef and Lamb Marketing Bureau Inc, Third Floor, 12 – 14 Northcroft St, Takapuna, Auckland. P.O.Box 33-648, Auckland 9. Telephone 09 489 7119, Freephone 0800 733466, Fax 09 489 7164, website www.nzbeeflamb.co.nz